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LB59 FMZ

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

76,261 mi
Last recorded76,261 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB59 FMZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 76,261 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres at 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 66,222 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 66,220 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2020 60,724 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Apr 2019 52,827 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 47,693 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 44,088 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust rear box corroded and peeling

Pass 6 Apr 2016 38,832 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and has 2 nails in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside side repeater lense missing

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2015 32,011 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 28,478 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 26,407 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 26,012 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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LB59 FMZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2009 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 50,765 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB59 FMZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LB59 FMZ registered?

LB59 FMZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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